Teacher Assistant

Holy Childhood; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Benefits

Health insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Holy Childhood in Rochester, NY seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily classes and activities, stepping in when the lead teacher is absent.

You will assist with instructional planning, collect progress data, help with personal care, and support safe, inclusive classroom environments. This role offers PTO, health benefits, and 403(b) retirement eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certificate required.
• Valid NYS driver's license with 3 years of driving history.
• Experience working with children with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional design and lesson planning.
• Support students in meeting academic and social needs during classes.
• Act as a substitute in the teacher's absence.
• Collect progress monitoring data on academic, social, and behavioral areas.
• Assist with clerical duties and record keeping as directed by the teacher.
• Help students with boarding and disembarking from the school bus.
• Participate in aquatics and physical education programs.
• Support classroom management and implement individualized interventions.
• Deliver small or whole-group instruction as needed.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs.

Education

High school diploma/GED

NYS Teacher Assistant Certificate

Job description

Holy Childhood's Mission

To prepare children and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for maximum independence and integration in the community through individualized program and services in keeping with the philosophy of our founders. We are dedicated to serving our people in an atmosphere of dignity and compassion.

Holy Childhood's Mission

To prepare children and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for maximum independence and integration in the community through individualized program and services in keeping with the philosophy of our founders. We are dedicated to serving our people in an atmosphere of dignity and compassion.

Job Summary

The Teaching Assistant will facilitate students' appropriate participation in all scheduled classes and activities and assist the students in meeting academic and social needs. The Teaching Assistant will carry out classroom activities in the classroom teacher’s absence.

What You'll Do...

• Assist the teacher with instructional design and lesson planning, offering suggestions of activities and material to contribute to the classroom.
• Work with classroom teacher in planning and implementing programs aimed at meeting the individual needs of the students
• The Teacher Assistant will act as a substitute during teacher absence.
• Ability to collect progress monitoring data on academic, social, and behavioral areas
• Assist with clerical and record keeping duties or other general housekeeping duties as directed by teacher/supervisor.
• Assist students in embarking and disembarking from the school bus.
• Actively participate in school aquatics and physical education programs.
• Support with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior by implementing individualized interventions.
• Deliver small or whole group instruction, when needed.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs.

What You'll Need...

• High school diploma/GED.
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certificate.
• Valid NYS Driver's License with 3 years of driving history.
• Experience working with children with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

What We Offer...

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Benefits, where applicable.
• Paid school breaks during SeptemberJune school year.
• Health care plans starting at $0.
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account on selected plans.
• Eligible for 403(b) Retirement Fund upon hire.
• Summer employment available.

When You'll Work...

• MondayFriday 8:153:15pm
• 10month role with option for 6week ESY options.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs.